Stories from New York · United States

A new initiative will allow parents to avoid out-of-pocket co-payments or deductibles. This change is expected to affect thousands of parents who currently owe such fees.

New York City plans to deploy teams specifically trained to respond to individuals with mental illness. The city will also implement platform barriers, likely referring to subway platforms, as part of public safety measures.

A leading nonprofit shark research group alleges that companies are deceiving consumers by promoting themselves as safe for children. Reporter Brian Clark stated that there has been no response so far from Roblox or Discord regarding these allegations.

New York City will use $12 million from opioid settlement funds to provide tools for recovery centers across the city. These funds will support peer-to-peer recovery programs, where individuals who have recovered from addiction assist others.

American investors were reportedly taking a calmer approach ahead of labor market data. Signals from individual companies also indicated that high gasoline prices are impacting consumer sentiment.

A minor has been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with a fatal stabbing in Times Square. The victim was a 39-year-old man from Massachusetts who was killed on Monday night.

A US travel and tourism website has published an article suggesting that airship operations could become a attraction for domestic and international tourists.

A man died in Hell's Kitchen after being stabbed. The victim, identified as Nicholas, yelled for help during the attack. A man was killed in a stabbing incident in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 313 points on Thursday. The S&P 500 lost 28 points, and the NASDAQ decreased by 32 points. Investors are awaiting the release of the April jobs report.

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board met to begin discussions for the upcoming rent cycle. Board Chair Chantel Mitchell announced a preliminary range for one-year leases between 0% and 2%. The meeting marks the start of the first rent negotiations under the Momdani administration. This follows recent discussions regarding the city's financial footing and tax credit proposals. The meeting is expected to conclude with proposed rent caps. Kenny Borgoz, CEO of the New York Apartment Association, stated that a rent freeze would be "disastrous" for building owners. He indicated that owners of affordable housing would require a 4.5% to 6.5% rent increase to break even and cover building repairs. The mayor is reportedly pushing the independent board for a "blanket rent freeze." The motion passed and included the option of a rent freeze.